Police probe after man attacked by teenage gang in Chesterfield park

Police are appealing for help after a man was assaulted by a gang of teenagers in a Chesterfield park.
Tim Paget
By Tim Paget
Published 9th May 2022, 15:36 BST
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Officers say the incident took place at Queen’s Park between 7pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 3, in the area around the main bandstand.

A group of teenage boys are alleged to have thrown items at the man, shouted abuse, spat at him and punched him.

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Police are appealing for help after a man was assaulted by a gang of teenagers in Chesterfield's Queen's Park.Police are appealing for help after a man was assaulted by a gang of teenagers in Chesterfield's Queen's Park.
Police are appealing for help after a man was assaulted by a gang of teenagers in Chesterfield's Queen's Park.
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A Derbyshire police spokesperson said: “The man has suffered cuts and bruising to his eye and face.

“It is believed the boys were around 16 years old or older and were wearing tracksuits.

“Were you in the Queen’s Park area around that time? Do you have any information which could help?

“If you can help please contact us on the non-emergency details below, quoting reference 22000252404.”

Facebook – send a private message to the force’s Facebook page

Twitter – direct message @DerPolContact

Website – use the online contact form

Phone – call 101

Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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